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Admissions, Office of
Stephanie McCaine, Director of AdmissionsPhone: (914) 251-6300
Office: Admissions Building
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Admissions Office provides work-study and temp-service job opportunities for Purchase College students. Internships can be arranged in Marketing, Public Relations, or College Admissions Counseling. Students interested in leadership positions coordinating and leading tours for visitors to campus should contact the Admissions Office, (914) 251-6302.

Advising Center
Director Bryan Roberts
Phone: (914) 251-3990
Office: Student Services Building 225
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Advisors are available by appointment or walk-in
The Purchase College Advising Center works with students and faculty advisors to ensure that all students receive up-to-date and thorough advising. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisors regularly and use the services of the Advising Center as needed. The Center Advisors are there to help students with last minute questions or help them better use the College’s varied academic support services. Students who have not yet declared a major are particularly encouraged to meet with an advisor. Stop by and say hello!

Alumni Affairs, Office of
Director of Alumni Affairs: Cristina Necula
Phone: (914) 251-6054
Office: Humanities 0057
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Purchase has over 15,000 alumni. Students automatically become members of the Alumni Association upon graduation and are thus entitled to various discounts at the Neuberger Museum, Performing Arts Center, Purchase gym facilities and library. Alumni also receive lifetime access to Career Services and a free subscription to the Purchase Alumni magazine. Membership in the Association offers alumni several opportunities for involvement with their alma mater: from serving on the Board of Directors and working with the Alumni Office to plan Reunions and special events, to making a difference in students’ lives by participating in a variety of programs such as mentoring, panels, career networking receptions, internships and admissions. www.purchase.edu/alumni

Annual Giving, Office of
Director of Annual Giving: Carla Weiland-Zaleznak
Phone: (914) 251-6046
Office: Humanities 0058
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Each year, alumni, parents, students and friends give generously to the Purchase College Annual Fund, knowing that these gifts are the College’s only source of unrestricted money.   Support of the Annual Fund allows the College to provide scholarships, service/learning opportunities, mini grants to faculty, and other high quality, student-oriented programs. 

Gifts to the Annual Fund can be made via our secure website at www.purchase.edu/giving.  You can also call (914) 251-6046 or mail a check to the "PCF/Annual Fund," 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Every gift, no matter its size is appreciated by our students and is tax deductible. 

Each fall and spring semester, paid student callers help to raise these funds from alumni, parents, and the community through the Purchase College Phonathon.  Applications are accepted during September.  Please contact the Annual Giving Office for further information.

Banking Information
There is a Commerce Bank ATM machine available to students twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in the bookstore lobby. The machine is available for all ATM transactions except deposits and is a member of most major ATM networks. Checks can be cashed either on campus at the More Card Office in Campus Center North or off campus at one of the following locations:

Bookstore
Manager: Tiffany Yusko
Phone: (914) 251-6970
Office: Bookstore
Regular Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 7:00pm, Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm
The Purchase College Bookstore offers a wide variety of products from new and used textbooks and reference books, to clothing, cards, class rings and other giftware and sundries. The store also carries writing instruments, art supplies, paper products, music and dorm room necessities. The Bookstore offers a special order program for any additional software, supply, or general reading material that you may need. Come check out the bookstore’s new monthly sales, promotions, and new products.

Campus Technology Services (CTS)
Director: Bill Junor
Phone: (914) 251-6460 
Fax: (914) 251-6476
Help Desk: (914) 251-6465
Location: Social Sciences Basement
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 10:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 7:00pm

CTS supports a variety of services for faculty and students. The best way to keep abreast of what is available is to visit their Web pages by using the link above.

Purchase College Email
Each student is assigned a PC Email account. You can use your PC email account from any computer with an Internet connection and a standard Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, etc.) by going to http://www.purchase.edu and following the email link. The College provides Microsoft Outlook Web Access for email, a web-based mail/calendar/task application. To activate your email account, go to http://studentservices.purchase.edu. Your PC Email account comes with 100mb of storage. By activating your Purchase Email account, you are agreeing to abide by the PC Computer Ethics Policy.

Your PC Email account:

• Is used for official communications to and from the College and students
• Provides access to self-service web applications (grades, class lists, etc.)
• Provides access to online Library resources and reserved readings
• Provides access to the Blackboard course management system

All Purchase College email distribution lists can be used from any email account, on or off campus using the format List.Name@purchase.edu. CTS automatically creates an email distribution list for each class each semester, with the faculty member as the list manager. There are also lists by board of study (majors), school, residence wings, and other groups that are created automatically.

CTS Help Desk
Helpdesk@purchase.edu
Phone:  (914) 251-6465
Fax:  (914) 251-6493
Hours:  8AM – 10PM Monday – Thursday, and from 8AM – 7PM Friday.
The CTS Helpdesk is responsible for classroom technology services, public labs, and for maintaining computer hardware and networks access across the Purchase campus. We offer technical support for computer related problems to students, faculty and staff.

Classroom Technology Services
The college currently has 25 smart classrooms that are equipped with a computer, projector, DVD/VHS, sound system, and wireless Ethernet. Many other classrooms have a large-screen TV and DVD/VCR.  CTS also schedules and manages academic computing labs and computer equipment. CTS will supply Audio-Visual Equipment and services to classes, conferences and special events upon request.

Campus Computer Labs
CTS manages three computer classrooms/labs located in the Library and one in Humanities 2066. Several academic units maintain specialized computer facilities designed to meet their specific needs, so check with your School or divisional office to see what is available.

Wireless Networking 
CTS provides wireless Ethernet coverage throughout the academic buildings - A+D, Music, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, Humanities -  the Library,and in the new Fort Awesome smart classroom.  Wireless coverage is also  available in Student Services, Butler Student Center, CCN, CCS, and the Commons.

NY-Alert Emergency Notification System
Purchase College is participating in a SUNY-wide implementation of a new emergency notification system called NY-Alert. In the event of a campus emergency, this system will be used to provide immediate notification via email, cell and desk phones, SMS text messaging, fax, and other channels. NY-Alert is a state-of-the-art ultra-high-performance system capable of pumping out millions of notifications per minute from two data centers that was developed by the NY State Emergency Management Office (SEMO). The system was launched in September 2007, and is being provided to SUNY and to Purchase College at no charge. There is no charge to cell subscribers for receipt of these notifications. This system will only be used for emergency notices.

The NY-alert system uses a text-to speech engine, and in the event of an emergency you will receive a voice call, an email, and an SMS text message. These messages will originate form the address “NY-Alert Administrator”, and will briefly state the nature of the emergency with instructions to check your Purchase Email or our Website for more detailed information.

This system will ONLY be used in the event of an emergency. Late openings or weather cancellations will continue to be communicated through normal hotline, email, web, radio and TV channels. If you provide the College with your cell phone number, we will include you in any emergency notifications:

Students: to provide your emergency contact information, please visit the Student Services page at http://studentservices.purchase.edu/ and look for the link titled View Your Student Info.

Online Parking Permits
CTS and Enrollment Services have completed and launched a new self-service application that allows students, faculty and staff to apply and pay for their Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits online. To get you tag/permit, visit the Enrollment Services Portal or the Faculty/Staff Portal.

Unified Messaging
CTS is pleased to offer Unified Messaging to all resident students, faculty, and staff. What is Unified Messaging? Your voicemail messages are delivered to your email inbox as sound file attachments (as well as being delivered to your telephone in the traditional manner.) You can listen to your voicemail messages from any computer with speakers, on or off campus. Unified Messaging makes it easier and more convenient to access your voice mail from on or off campus.

To sign up for unified messaging, please contact CTS at x6465. Your account will be set up within a day or two. There is a short guide to using the “Enhanced Voice Mail” (EVM) service on the CTS web site at www.purchase.edu/cis (follow the “training Services” link on the left).

The Student Portal 
The student portal contains links to the Master Calendar of Events, Announcements from College Officers, Deans and Directors, and links to the Student Services site. The Portal page can be customized to show content from internal sources (your schedule, your flags, etc.) or from external RSS feed sources. The portlets that appear on the Portal page can also be rearranged on the page.

The Portal page also contains a link to the Student Services site where the following self-service web applications such as class lists, grades, enrollment reports, committee web sites, and other resources reside:

• Anti-virus - Download your copy of Symantec Anti-Virus.
• Course Information Search - Search current course schedule for course / seat availability, GenEd category, etc..
• Campus Phone Book In Microsoft Word / PDF Format for download or print
• Student Phone Search
• Campus Resident phone book Facilities Management Work Orders View Work Order Requests and status
• Dell discounts for employees – SUNY discounts on Dell PCs

Records and Course Registration:

• Search the Schedule of Classes - New! Now has seats available per course
• Registration - Course Registration
•  View your Student Info - Check your Advisor and more
• Check for Flags - Get a list of any flags you have; clear them before registration
• Grades and Schedule - View your grades or your current schedule
• Advising Transcript - View your unofficial transcript for advising
• Transfer Credit Evaluation - View your transfer credit evaluation
• Meningitis Information Response Form - Submit your form online

Finances:

• Account Inquiry - View your billing account information
• Account Payment - Use MasterCard,Visa,American Express or Discover to pay your Purchase bill
• Financial Aid on the Web - New! View your financial aid awards or the financial aid documents that are still missing
• Housing Deposit - Pay the Housing Deposit
• Insurance Waiver - Waive the Purchase College Medical Insurance
• Student Accounts Site
• Financial Aid Site

For New Students:

• New Student Orientation Information
• Orientation Giveaway Order* - Confirm your attendance; order your Flip Flops
• Fall Transfer Students Advising/Registration RSVP - Confirm your attendance
• Meningitis Information Response Form* - Submit your form online.

Committees @ Purchase

Purchase College Senate | Purchase College Council | Purchase College Faculty at Large Strategic Planning Committee | Budget Planning Committee | Educational Policies Enrollment Management Implementation Team (EMIT) | Student Services Committee Marketing Committee | Professional Council | Retention Committee | Wellness Committee

Career Development
Director: Wendy Morosoff
Career Center: Student Services Building, 2nd floor
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm  Mon/Wed 8:30am-6:30pm
Phone:  (914) 251-6370
Website: www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment
Whether you are undecided about choosing your major, need help in formulating your career goals, or are seeking career related experiences and employment opportunities, the Career Development Center has a variety of services that can help you every step of the way.

Career Counseling
• Career interest testing and assessment  
• Freshman and Sophomore LINKS program for early connections to services
• Workshops on career planning, resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and marketing your talent in the arts

Career Resource Center
• Career-related books, guides and directories on specific career topics
• Computers for on-line career, job, and graduate school research, resume and cover letter preparation
• Handouts on developing resumes, cover letters, interviewing and job search strategies as well as specific industry information
• Alumni Mentor Network for informational interviews

Internships
• Supervised work experience for academic credit and/or salary  
• On-line  internship listings via Purchase JobScore

Employment Opportunities
• On and Off-campus part-time and full-time job opportunities listed through Purchase JobScore
• Specialized  resume collections, Job and Internship Fair
• Employer on-campus visits and presentations 

Graduate School Information
• Graduate & Professional School Expo
• Graduate and Professional School Directories
• Information on tests and admission procedures 
• Credential service for graduate school application process

Check Cashing
Location: More Card Office, Campus Center North Lobby
Phone: (914) 251-6330
Hours: Posted each semester
State of New York, Payroll, Purchase College Foundation & Purchase College Association checks will be cashed up to $500. Personal checks will be cashed up to $50. A fee schedule ranging from $1 to $5 is posted in the office.  Personal checks will only be cashed up to 14 days from issue date.

Children’s Center at Purchase College
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Director: Pat Amanna, Ed.D
Phone: (914) 251-6895
Office: Butler Building
The Children’s Center at Purchase College is a state-licensed, NAEYC accredited, full-day childcare center. The center serves the children of the College’s students, faculty and staff ranging in age from 18 months to 5 years. For Purchase College affiliates who qualify, tuition is based on a sliding scale. In addition, the center serves families of neighboring communities on a space available basis. The Children’s Center is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organization.

Office of Community Standards
Assistant Director for Community Standards: Sandee Maung
Phone:  (914) 251-6027
Conduct Officer: Melissa Jones
Phone:  (914) 251-6033
Office:  Student Services Building, Third Floor
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
The College’s disciplinary system seeks to facilitate student ethical development through education, behavioral consequences, developmental exercises, and when necessary, separation from the College.

The Office of Community Standards promotes individual student development and upholds the community standards of conduct in support of the educational mission of the college. The Office of Community Standards builds understanding of the discipline process through proactive initiatives and community outreach in order to assist in the development of socially, academically, and professionally responsible community members.

Commuter Services
Coordinator for Campus Events: Melissa Thornburg
Phone: (914) 251-7989
Office: Campus Center North, Room 2004
Hours: Monday - Thursday 12pm - 6pm, Friday 12pm – 5pm
Commuter Services is a new area in the Office of Student Life that serves the need of commuter students at Purchase College.  Commuter students are an integral part of the Purchase College community.  Commuter Services is dedicated to creating and maintaining a strong line of communication with the commuter population.  Various services are available to provide commuting students with comfortable options between classes and a deliberate focus is placed on community development.  The staff includes one full-time professional staff member and one student staff member. 

Counseling Center
Clinical Director:  Glenn Pollack, Ph.D.
Phone: (914) 251-6390
Office: Humanities 0012
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Purchase College Counseling Center offers free, confidential assistance for personal problems and emotional development. The Center offers short-term individual counseling, ongoing and time-limited group counseling (e.g., Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, Eating Concerns), crisis-intervention, evaluations and referrals, and psychiatric consultation. Some typical student problems include: depression, low self-esteem, sexual identity concerns, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship conflicts, drug and alcohol concerns, loneliness, and academic and performance issues.

The Counseling Center is staffed by experienced, licensed NY State Clinical Psychologists and is under the directorship of Glenn Pollack, Ph.D. The Counseling Center is located in the basement level of the Humanities building. Contact the secretary in person or by phone to arrange an appointment with Counseling Center staff. (x6390: Room 0012 Humanities).

The Office of Special Services is also located in the Counseling Center. This office oversees all accommodations for students with disabilities (mobility, sensory, learning, health related).  Ronnie Mait, MA, is the Coordinator of this program. For services concerning disabilities, contact Ronnie Mait (x6035, Room 0008 Humanities).
  
The Supported Education Program offers academic support and skills development for students with psychiatric problems.  Donna Siegmann is the supervisor of this program.  For services concerning Supported Education, contact Donna Siegmann (x6394, Student Services Building 222).